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Apr 2024
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The Truth about Midwifery - with Pip Dav...

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On This Week's Mum's The Word:

Kelsey Parker is joined by Pip Davies aka Midwife Pip to chat all about Midwifery and what are the common misconceptions around pregnancies that she wants to prove wrong



They'll Discuss:

  • The importance of women being in charge of their own pregnancies
  • Are we given an misconception of birth?
  • Why being a midwife is the best job in the world?


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